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Can anyone become Hitler?
1:04:12 - 1:14:39 (10:26)
The majority of people are capable of doing very bad things according to science, but it's not deterministic and it's a little more like nudging someone from one set of possibilities to another set of possibilities. This is much more consistent with what we know about biology and how it works in the physical world.
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The idea of humans as social animals has evolved over time and has been influenced by historical events such as World War I.
1:04:12 - 1:09:36 (05:23)
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The idea of humans as social animals has evolved over time and has been influenced by historical events such as World War I. While we have ways of categorizing who's in our group, we are more likely to extend help to those within our own group.
ChapterCan anyone become Hitler?
Episode#140 – Lisa Feldman Barrett: Love, Evolution, and the Human Brain
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker raises the question of whether anyone can become like Hitler or if it requires a particular environment and circumstances to mold them into such a charismatic leader, and considers both a psychological and biological viewpoint on the matter.
1:09:36 - 1:12:25 (02:48)
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The speaker raises the question of whether anyone can become like Hitler or if it requires a particular environment and circumstances to mold them into such a charismatic leader, and considers both a psychological and biological viewpoint on the matter.
ChapterCan anyone become Hitler?
Episode#140 – Lisa Feldman Barrett: Love, Evolution, and the Human Brain
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on the generous actions of people in difficult situations, suggesting that individual actions can nudge outcomes in a positive direction.
1:12:25 - 1:14:39 (02:13)
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The speaker reflects on the generous actions of people in difficult situations, suggesting that individual actions can nudge outcomes in a positive direction. They mention an example of people risking their lives to help strangers during times of conflict.